Parenting Times: 6 Reasons Why You Should Have a Computer Monitor ScreenBar instead of a Desk Lamp

Wednesday, June 09, 2021

6 Reasons Why You Should Have a Computer Monitor ScreenBar instead of a Desk Lamp

What Is a Computer Monitor ScreenBar?

For the purpose of this article, let's take a look at the BenQ LED e-Reading Monitor Light / ScreenBar.

The BenQ Monitor ScreenBar is an eReading light bar which rests directly on your desktop computer for illumination therefore eliminating the need for a desk lamp.

Here are the top 7 reasons why you should have a monitor light bar instead of a desk lamp

1. Space Saving and Unobtrusive

The e-Reading Monitor Light or ScreenBar is space saving and unobtrusive as it can be attached to any monitor. You do not have to worry about a lamp base fighting for space on your already cluttered desk filled with your mouse, speakers, keyboards and more. No gooseneck or mechanical arms getting in the way. BenQ's Monitor ScreenBar has a patented clip design which instantly attaches to any monitor without the need for any tape or screws that may damage your computer. Webcams can easily be attached on top of the monitor light.

2. Anti Glare and No Reflection

The Monitor ScreenBar is glare free. This is due to the asymmetrical optical design that illuminates your desk without shining on your screen, which ensures zero reflective glare off your monitor screen. In addition to this, the LED light does not flicker and is free of blue light hazard. In contrast, you will have a challenging time trying to angle your traditional desk lamp to ensure that there is no glare.

3. Smart Lamp with Auto Dimming

The ScreenBar e-Reading lamp is equipped with a sensor that detects the surrounding brightness and automatically adjusts the brightness of the light to just the correct level for eye comfort. You do not have to continually adjust the brightness of your computer screen which can emit uncomfortable
strong contrasts of lights. Monitor light bars can brighten your and focus on your workspace without boosting the brightness of the screen, which can be taxing on your eyes.

4. Hue Adjustment

The type of light you need is different when reading an e-book or when looking at a heavily animated site with lots of graphics. The BenQ Screenbar Light comes with ambient lighting adjustment 2700K warm light and 6500K Cool Light . Cool light for concentration or warm light for relaxation. You can adjust it at the tap of a button.

5. Conveniently USB powered

No extra wiring required as the lamp is powered by USB which you can plug into your monitor, CPU, phone charger or power bank.

6. It's portable

As the screenbar is easy to install and portable, you can move it from computer to computer easily, for the kids to do their online lessons or dad and mom to work from home.

With the Ministry of Education's recent announcement of extended home-based learning until the end of the mid term in July, and more parents working from home, it is timely to invest in a good Monitor Light / ScreenBar to protect your eyes with proper lighting designed to relief eye strain from insufficient or too much lighting.